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Now in its seventh year and firmly established in the county’s sporting calendar, the Wiltshire Sports Awards is open for nominations.
The Wiltshire Council run awards recognise and reward athletes, clubs, coaches and volunteers from across the county who dedicate their time and efforts to support Wiltshire’s strong sports community and who inspire the next sporting generation.
Anyone can nominate an individual or organisation in one of the 12 categories by visiting www.wiltshire.gov.uk/sportsawards until 5pm on Sunday, 14 August. The shortlisted nominees in each of the award categories will be invited to attend the prestigious presentation event on October 19 in County Hall, Trowbridge. It will be hosted by former England rugby captain, Phil de Glanville along with a special guest to be announced.
Jonathan Seed, cabinet member for leisure said: “This is a great opportunity to reward someone, or an organisation who is making a real difference in their community. We are looking forward to receiving the nominations, and to recognise the amazing achievements of people in Wiltshire.”
John Goodall, consultant in public health, said: “Sport plays a major part in our health and wellbeing. These awards aim to honour and celebrate the superb sporting achievements and will be a fantastic celebration of sport in Wiltshire. Every year we get some outstanding nominations, and I’m sure that will be the case again this year, particularly in this Olympic and Paralympic year.”
Greg Ayliffe, chairman of Chippenham Junior Rugby, winners of the 2015 Sports Team of the Year said: “The positive impact of winning Sports Team of the Year has been felt throughout the club and has inspired not only our players and coaches but also the club volunteers. If anyone is involved in a club or knows a coach or athlete who deserves recognition then I strongly urge them to nominate them.”
This year’s awards categories are:
• Sports Personality of the Year
• Young Sports Personality of the Year
• Sports Personality of the Year (Athlete with a Disability)
• Unsung Hero of the Year
• Long Service to Sport Award
• Young Volunteer of the Year
• Coach of the Year (Voluntary)
• Coach of the Year (Professional)
• Inclusion Coach of the Year
• Young Coach of the Year
• Sports Club of the Year
• Sports Team of the Year
For the full award criteria, and to nominate people should go to www.wiltshire.gov.uk/sportsawards
